Colorado Dem leader calls self defense “absurd”

Colorado House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst gave her party’s view of gun control from her perch in Boulder. The “interview” is on YouTube from “The Tim Caffrey Show,” which resembles that episode of Seinfeld when Kramer set up the Merv Griffin studio in his apartment, but I digress.

Hullinghorst gives some clear insight into the talking points and feelings from members of her party. She reiterates that no legislators are trying to take away people’s guns and refers to these new gun laws as common sense.

But near the end of the interview, Hullinghorst lets her guard down and says, “The thought that the only way we can protect ourselves is to wield our own weapon is completely absurd and an argument that I absolutely discount as frivolous.” Apparently, Senator Evie Hudak’s notorious line that the woman testifying wouldn’t have been able to protect herself with a firearm anyway is more common among Democrats than originally thought.

Hullinghorst believes that the only defense is “law and order.” That people will not commit crimes simply because there are laws against criminal activity. According to Colorado Democrats, women should leave their guns at home and the next time a woman is threatened with rape, she should simply remind her assailant that his activity is actually against the law. Or, when an intruder enters your home, yell out, “You’re trespassing!”

The short of it, Democrats trust criminals to do the right thing over law-abiding citizens.

The people from Colorado and all over this nation, need to take a stand and vote these crackheads out of office, I know most people did vote for what these people stood for, but they voted for them because of their race or color, Obama is the biggest threat to this nation along with anti gun cronies.

I am so sick of the liberal mindset. It is purely a demented and sickening disease of the mind. I don't care what laws these jerks pass, I will defend myself and my family at all costs. To hell with what they may do to me afterwards. I refuse to be a victim, especially when these politicians live in luxurious, gated communities away from the real world.

After reading this I think I face-palmed so hard I gave myself a black eye. This lady CANNOT be serious. "That people will not commit crimes simply because there are laws against criminal activity." Wow. Just wow. Well gee, in that case we really ought to make murder illegal. It solve all kinds of problems. *headdesk* O_o

I can't help but wonder if these democraps would change their tune if true violent crime happened to them. She has obviously never had someone hold a gun or knife to her head and force her to remove her clothes as the assailant forces sex on her and impregnates her. Or had a group of people crash down her door in a home invasion and shoot her loved ones in front of her. Or been mugged or assaulted. I think you get my point. It's easy to dismiss the thought of self defense if you have never had to fight for your life!

Where do they keep finding these loon idiot democrats in Colarado ? Didn't they also say when a lady being raped that instead if defending with a firearm they should Pee , shit & Vomit on the rapist ? Lol omg they really scrape the bottom of the Gene Pool there . I hope their attempts to re-call those Idiots & have a new election Works ! These people are complete Morons .

Lady you have got to be the most retarded person I know. People wont break a law simply because you pass a law. if that were the case IDIOT why do we needs laws in the first place. You people would have us just roll over and give up. Guess you would like to have been speaking German Or Japanese in WWII just because you are cowards to fight and defend what is yours or to fight to defend your country. You people need to move to England and go back to kissing the royals asses. But believe me I will not bow down to anyone and I will not roll over for you or anyone else.

I wonder what book she used to swear in with, its a God given right to defend you family's lives and your own , She needs to be a victim, (some how) to learn a few things about bad guys! they do not care what you say to them, in fact many are laughing right now from reading this joke of a person's brain power!

The Supreme Court recently ruled that the police are not required to protect and serve anyone but the city (city property, employees, etc.). That ruling alone should shut these idiots up. But wait, they don't rely on truth and logic. Sorry wrong conversation…

Hey, Kevin, I have MS so running is not a luxury that I have…but I can damn sure draw on your ass. That survival strategy is MUCH better than relying on my body that is incapable of running, much less getting others out of harm's way. Try not making assumptions about other people's situations.

When you keep electing morons like this to office and letting them stay there, this is what you deserve.
Don't want them in office or don't approve of the job they are doing? Remove them by any means necessary.

While I definitely agree that this woman is probably an idiot when it comes to self defense and firearms, the title of this article is laughably misleading. She did not say that "self defense" is absurd. She said that it's absurd to think that the ONLY way to defend yourself is with a firearm. Big difference. I understand the need to write sensational headlines, but there is no need to intentionally lie while doing so. The anti-gun-rights people give us so much that we can legitimately point to without having to concoct stupidly misleading headlines.

Of course guns aren't the only way to defend one's self. However, bring your fists to a gun fight and I can guarantee you that you'll lose. Let law-abiding citizens defend themselves in whatever way they feel most comfortable…be it a gun, a knife, a bow and arrow or a freaking pencil.

Well, good Lord, look at her. You can tell she has lived a highly sheltered life, from the glassy eyes, the imbecilic grin, the clothes her Mother picked out for her 30 years ago…….she shouldn`t be in politics, she should be working in a high school lunchroom.

Wow, sounds like she has never looked in the eye of someone who meant to do her harm… I wonder if she would feel differently if someone broke in her home and she did yell out… Your Trespassing… Your Trespassing…. and the person laughs in her face… then… 🙁

What a dipshit answer. Let's see…..in my state we have a "duty to retreat" but in my case, "running away" is not an option. With surgeries to both knees and damage done to my joints and muscles as a result of Anthrax vaccinations, I can't run. I can barely walk anymore. So my only option is to stand and fight the best I can. If that means having to draw my weapon then so be it. And I guarantee you Kevin, if I have to squeeze the trigger it will be at least a double-squeeze and the perp will most likely be within 20 feet of me so the odds of me hitting something (or someone) other than the intended target will be extremely unlikely. And if the impact of a .45 hollow point doesn't knock the perp to the ground, the resulting blood loss eventually will. Then again, I also train and practice (as do anyone else I know that have gone through training for permits to carry). Fact of the matter and bottom line is….. you don't know crap about self-defense and the only statistic that is true here (unlike your statistics and facts) is that you will most likely end up dead if you ever find yourself in such a position as having to defend yourself. At the very least, you will become a customer in some hospital's trauma unit as the recipient of a severe beat down while incurring outrageous medical bills. Oh! And don't expect Obamacare to come to your rescue either. Judging by your photo, your needs would be ignored because you're not "black" enough.

Kevin, did you know that someone can shoot you and your children just as dead if your back is turned to them and you're attempting to flee? Were you aware that the back side of your body is every bit as vulnerable as the front? And I want a link to the study with the stat about shooting ourselves. You can't just come in here and make that claim without backup. Please, say something worthwhile. I beg you.

Democrats seem to be unwilling to face the reality of the human condition. Not all people are nice. Not all people will follow laws. The people who do follow the law have a right to defend themselves from those who won't. I bet all criminals vote democrat.

Please refer to the two homeowners who shot burglars in defense of their homes and themselves just this week in Albuquerque. Apparently, they forgot that burglarizing homes is illegal, or maybe they just never read that part of the law. Those poor criminals didn't even know what they were doing was wrong.

OMG! What a stupid cunt! I can only hope that someday soon she has the opportunity to exemplify the courage (and futility) of her convictions. Bitch, I KNOW FOR A FACT that the overwhelming majority of Coloradans do not agree with youropinion, so who the fuck do you think you are presuming to be their nanny? Your are an elected REPRESENTATIVE, an EMPLOYEE! You ARE NOT a member of some kind of aristocracy who can just go and decree what YOU think is best for us, you disgusting Leftist cow.

This is what Californication has done to the state. It's like looking at a glimpse through the crystal ball at what states like Montana and Wyoming may one day face in the near-future, as that process is already starting to happen there as these these invasive species of locusts flee their own state (hmmm…. why? It's such an enlightened paradise, no?) and infest other areas, and over a period of generations they slowly killing of everything in its path not unlike the beetle kill process.

I can think of some place where that's true… Perhaps the good Mrs. Hullinghorst would like to move to Saudi Arabia. I'm sure the local government will be more than happy to protect her from "illegal guns" and any need to defend herself.

What statistics are you looking at? Either way…I'm 51 and have a bad knee. Out running my assailant is not an option. What should I do then? Remind the bad guy that his actions are illegal and I intend to have him prosecuted? Maybe call his mother? Your position is just stupid…and "common sense" is open to interpretation. To me, self defense makes common sense. Avoiding the situation may not be possible. To the author, self defense seems frivolous. Just another Liberal out of touch with reality.

Yeah. Every woman should live in a very safe neighborhood, be home before dark and only go out escorted by a man, preferably an armed man, and then she'll be just fine. Stupid woman – but what does it say about the mindless people who voted for her.

Yet another example of progressives believing in flying Unicorns powered by progressive pixie dust as the cure-all for societal ills — ills their policies and programs have created and exacerbated almost to the point of societal collapse.

Are people really this stupid or is she paid to be this ridiculous? I am in shock? Ask the 82 year old vet who was killed if her theory worked? WHat is more shocking is that someone elected the stupid woman, and they are to blame for this crazy twit to be in office. No wonder we are looking at a 51st state.

Bob, she did say “The thought that the only way we can protect ourselves is to wield our own weapon is completely absurd and an argument that I absolutely discount as frivolous.” How else would you interpret this statement? Depending on the police is just stupid. You CO Liberals really need to get your heads out of your collective ass. As long as humans walk this Earth, there will be evil that we need to defend ourselves from. "Teaidiot"? oh, right…the Constitution is a useless document to you guys. Dumbass.

Smart move Kevin. Tell that 75 year old lady to just outrun that intruder. Or maybe you could stop and pick up each of your 4 children and outrun the bad guy. And we all know that none of these rapists and home invaders don't have a clue that what they are doing is illegal. I'm sure they will drop everything and politely apologize and leave when you point out the error of their ways. If you really think its that simple, post your address and see if it works.

The only thing more stupid than someone with her mindset and warped logic is the person that would vote for and support such an imbecile. Its like saying "I don't need a fire extinguisher in my house, I can just call the fire department".

"Hullinghorst believes that the only defense is “law and order.” That people will not commit crimes simply because there are laws against criminal activity. According to Colorado Democrats, women should leave their guns at home and the next time a woman is threatened with rape, she should simply remind her assailant that his activity is actually against the law. Or, when an intruder enters your home, yell out, “You’re trespassing!”.

The short of it, Democrats trust criminals to do the right thing over law-abiding citizens."

Kevin did you get those facts from Obama? Running away in your own home when your Family relies on Your protection makes you a pussy. My God Kevin you almost sound like another Libtard that said she would rather her attacker just kill her rather than defend herself.

Kevin you are wrong! I'll point you to the recent CDC study that showed when all uses of guns in self defense ( including where no rounds were fired as most studies exclude) that stat is false. Heeey KOOOLAAAAID!

What an absolute flipping moron. Everyone one of my LEO friends heavily support armed citizens. They know damn well an armed citizen has a chance, an unarmed one does not. Self defense is a natural right. this means there is nothing on this Earth that can take away that right. Laws trying to take away that right mean nothing. If you are in a life or death scenario, you are not concerned whether you have complied with some idiot politicians laws. You are concerned about surviving. Ms Hullinghorst is a tool and a rather unintelligent one at that. Trying living in places where a good response time for police is 30 minutes and let me know how that works out. I grew up in a shit hole where that was the response time and violence in my neighborhood was not uncommon (including shooting at my house). You didn't call the police. You took care of business or you died. Simple as that.

Standing your ground reduces crime. Most criminals are cowards by nature (most not all). when faced with armed and trained resistance, they will seek either prey. Someone like Kevin maybe.

Kevin, you obviously have not had a time when you need to defend yourself. Running away is not an option under many scenarios especially if you have small kids. Statistically you are more than likely to slip on a bar of soap and break your head than shoot yourself, so keep your statistics to yourself.

So, as a Chief Exploitation Officer of some company, is this how you sell you company to prospective employees? By lying to them and quoting debunked 'research' that is over 20 years old? Boy, you must be a real peach to work for…. Now I'm not saying you're stupid or anything, but please don't try anything that might require any more intellect than coloring…

it would be better for all concerned if you left kevin and his kind to their own demise. if something bad happened and you helped, the media would still print the story the way that best enhanced their own agenda….we see it every day.

(You probably haven't heard anything about it because the results do not support the liberal agenda.)

The study revealed that while there were "about 300,000 violent crimes involving firearms in 2008," the estimated number of defensive uses of guns ranges "from about 500,000 to more than 3 million per year."

• "Studies that directly assessed the effect of actual defensive uses of guns have found consistently lower injury rates among gun-using crime victims compared with victims who used other self-protective strategies."

• "Estimated annual gun use for self-defense" to be "up to 2.5 million incidents, suggesting that self-defense can be an important crime deterrent."

Seriously Kevin?? I'm so tired of hearing that I must 'flee' a rape, assault, or other life/death situation, and that defending myself is so morally wrong…or that I'm too stupid and incapable of defending myself, or that I'd shoot my family instead of my attacker. Fight or Flight in any danger situation for myself and my family IS MY DECISION. I can tell the difference between my loved ones and some doped up thug attacking me. I know to aim my weapon at the attacker, and not myself or my loved ones. That IS a pretty damn simple concept, despite what your 'stats' say. If YOU dont know how to use your weapon, YOU probably shouldn't have one….leave mine alone…..ps, your stats are near definately molested to fit the antigun narrative anyways.

Hard to believe anyone is that clueless, ignorant, or perhaps innocent. Maybe if attacked and you are unable to run or defend, you might appeal to a thug's innate humanity, or possibly your choice would be to cower and plead. Might help if you urinated in your pants at the same time.

You're an idiot Kevin. We need to stand up to those that would cause us harm or it empowers them more. You go on being one of the 'sheeple' and myself and my family will do the standing up for you and anybody that thinks like you…………….I graciously await your thanks…………

Obviously Ms. Hullinghorst has not ever walked a mile in someone else's shoes. She sure has a lot of ideals that she has deemed 'common sense' but has NEVER EVER been out of her own hole long enough to even know if her definition of 'common sense' ONLY applies to her. Made rules for the many but only because her hole has issues. THAT is disgusting that these people take a "one size fits all' attitude without actually finding out who else they are affecting. And heaven forbid she actually listen to someone who needed self defense.

Statistically, we're more likely to shoot ourselves or someone in our family than the bad guy, so the evidence supports her statement. It's absurd. Running away when attacked is the MUCH better survival strategy. (Regardless of how galling…but when there's family & kids involved, it's just common sense. Get everyone out of harms way. From there, go back & start a fire fight if you're so inclined.) However, the laws that have been passed don't incorporate that thinking into them. As she says, they're 'common sense'.